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BCM Federal Credit Union Celebrates Another Year of Service More than 300 members attended the annual meeting of the Baylor Federal Credit Union (BCMFCU), which marked 42 years of continuous service to the College’s faculty, staff, and students. Tom Wilson, Chairman, noted that membership is growing rapidly, and the credit union has assets that exceed $20 million. Members responded favorably to the new services as represented by the 13 percent deposit growth, 33 percent increase in loans, and 44 percent increase in checking accounts during the past year. “We are a part of the BCM community and understand what sets us apart from other financial institutions,” said Tony Black, BCMFCU President. The meeting introduced new board member, Wayne Riley, M.D., and re-elected board member Lela C. Hannibal, and included reports from the credit union’s officers, as well as the opportunity to obtain a free credit report and door-prize awards totaling $950. Publications & Creative Services Moves As reported in the last issue of Inside Information, Medical Illustration and the Office of Publications have merged to form Publications & Creative Services, which is part of the Office of Public Affairs. The group will move to its new space located on the 2nd floor of the Service Building on the College’s main campus on April 20. The main number to customer service will be 713-798-4726. Faculty/Staff Professional Activities Listed Online Have you presented at a conference, received an award, or been elected to office by a professional organization? BCM faculty and staff are encouraged to share their professional activities and accomplishments with their colleagues through the online “Baylor Briefs.” To reach the Baylor Briefs page, go to the BCM Intranet homepage, pull down the “Quick Hits” menu in the top left-hand corner of the screen, and select BCM News. The Online Publications page should appear. Scroll down and select the “Baylor Briefs” link. To submit information, print out the online submission form and fax the completed information to the Office of Publications & Creative Services at 713-798-3717. To have a form sent to you, call 713-798-4726. Huffington Center on Aging Spring Forum The Huffington Center on Aging is sponsoring a seminar on eye health, Wednesday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Houston Racquet Club. “Look to the Future: Keeping Healthy Eyes,” will cover topics including macular degeneration, cosmetic eye surgery, and new advancements in laser and cataract surgery. Speakers include Richard A. Lewis, M.D., and M. Bowes Hamill, M.D., both Baylor Professors and Ophthalmologists, and James R. Patrinely, M.D., a plastic surgeon in private practice. Lewis will speak about current research on macular degeneration, the most common cause of visual impairment in older Americans, in his session titled, “Macular Degeneration: Clues for Common Problems from Rare Diseases.” Hamill will speak about new surgical options for people with vision problems in his session, “What’s New in Laser and Cataract Surgery.” Hamill specializes in refractive, cataract, corneal transplant and ocular trauma surgery. In his session, “Beauty Is in the Eyes of the Beholder,” Patrinely will speak about current treatment options in plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for the eyes. The Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust and Methodist Health Care System are also sponsoring the seminar. Cost for the seminar and luncheon is $25 per person. Registration deadline is April 20. For more information, call the Huffington Center on Aging at 713-798-3802. March of Dimes WalkAmerica on April 29 You can join the BCM “Superheros” Team and participate in the annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica 2001. Robertson Stadium at the University of Houston is the site of the event, which begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 29. Last year, BCM’s WalkAmerica team raised $3,363. To sign up or learn more about the event, visit: http://intranet.bcm.tmc.edu/bcm_mod/. Inside Information Salutes Nellie Villarreal, Administrative Support Coordinator in the Office of Faculty Affairs. Nellie, who has worked in the department for eight months, enjoys working with faculty, post-docs, and research associates in organizing all of the necessary paperwork for their appointments and promotions. “The most enjoyable part of my job is the opportunity to be of service to the College, and all the people who make this a great institution,” said Nellie. Outside of work, Nellie enjoys a growing family, which includes five daughters, two son-in-laws, and eight grandchildren. She spends most of her free time with family and attending church related activities. HealthTRIP Membership Still Open It’s not too late to join HealthTRIP. New members can join the newest program from BCM’s Office of Health Promotion at anytime during our year-long journey to healthier, happier lives. Signing up now allows you to start earning mileage toward our monthly drawings for great prizes. For more information on the program, contact Tonia Carter at lcarter@bcm.tmc.edu or 713-798-3314. Continuing Medical Education The Office of Continuing Medical Education sponsors educational activities for physicians and other health care providers. For details, visit the website at www.bcm.tmc.edu/cme/ or e-mail to cme@bcm.tmc.edu or call 713-798-8237. April 19-21 May 5 May 12 Students Elected to Honor Society In recognition of their academic achievements, 22 seniors and three junior medical students have been elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. To be selected, a student must demonstrate academic excellence and personal traits that are characteristic of good physicians. Juniors Lisa M. Bielamowicz Seniors Jaishri E.O. Blakeley Minority Visiting Professor Lecture on April 27 Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., Senior Vice President and Director of the Health Care Group at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is this year’s Minority Visiting Guest Lecturer. The lecture will be held on April 27 at noon in Cullen Auditorium. Lavizzo-Mourey’s research includes geriatric medicine and health policy, focusing specifically on disease and disability prevention as well as health care issues among persons of color. A member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science, Lavizzo-Mourey is currently co-chairing a congressionally requested Institute of Medicine study on racial disparities in health care. Lavizzo-Mourey will present “Health Policy: A Clinician’s Perspective.” For Your Information Van Pool Riders Needed Van pool riders are needed for Katy (Kingsland) to Medical Center on a 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. work shift. Call Betty Griffith at 713-404-3554 for more information. Also, riders are needed for a van pool from Fuqua and I-45 Park & Ride to the Medical Center, stopping at Monroe Park & Ride on the way. This is for an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. shift. For more information, call Cealy Browder at 713-798-7823.
The new We Care For You brochure is available from the Office of Health Promotion. This issue discusses overweight children and how parents might help their children find ways to live healthier lives. For a free copy, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to We Care For You - Your Child’s Weight, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030. Teaching Skills Workshop Set The BCM Office of Curriculum is holding a teaching skills workshop as part of its mission to create a pro-teaching environment, to increase opportunities for improved teaching skills, and to increase faculty involvement in the teaching process. Large Group Lecturing Skills will be held on April 20 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in room M304 A&B in the DeBakey Building. For more information, contact Dovie Dupre at 713-798-7760.
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